1963-05-20 CC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
May 20, 1963
The City Council met in a regular session on May 20, 1963 in the
City Hail at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present:
Mayor A. J. Airoldi
Mayor Pro-Tem Bill Hamilton
Councilmen Ed Rhodes
W. D. Oradat
Dan Regan
City Manager J. M. Orman
Assistant City Manager John C. Dodson
City Secretary Dorthanna Williams
City Attorney H. Louis Nichols
Councilman Tippitt was absent.
Mayor Airoldi called the meeting to order. Mr. Jack Ramsay, Covenant
Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
The minutes of a Special Meeting, April 29 and a Regular Meeting, May
6 were considered and approved by motion by Councilman Oradat, second
by Councilman Rhodes, all voting "ayes".
SALE OF BONDS
Mr. Jack Morris of R. A. Underwood
instruments for sale of bonds. Up,
seconded by Councilman Oradat, all
Bonds were sold: $132,000 for fire
$68,000 for street improvements.
and Company presented prepared
Dn a motion by Councilman Rhodes,
voting "ayes", $200,000 in G. O.
station construction and fire truck;
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, seconded by Councilman Hamilton,
all noting "ayes", $400,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue
Bonds were sold.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS
Mrs. Adair Dyer presented a member of each organized group in the City
who gave a short resume of their activities during the past few years.
These speakers represented the following organizations: Churches, Jay-
Cees, Jaycee-Ettes, Beta Sigma Phi, P. T. A. Council, Girl Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Homeowners Associations, Republican Women, Lions Club, Varsity
Club, Newcomers, Chamber of Commerce, Park and Recreation Commission,
Planning and Zoning Commission, Police Department, Fire Department,
Library Board, School Board, Valwood Park Garden Club, Suburban Spaders
Garden Club, Farmers Branch Garden Club, Flower Fanciers Garden Club,
and others.
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Mrs. Dyer reported that the beautification project at Valley View
Lane and Highway 35E has been planned to be completed before the
opening of Stemmons Freeway about the last of July. She said that
this is such an important event for Farmers Branch that all citizens
of Farmers Branch are being asked to participate.
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Mayor Airoldi asked each member of the Council to give a report on
projects in the City and expressed his thanks and appreciation for
the activities and reports of these organizations.
REPORT FROM TEXAS POWER.AND LIGHT COMPANY
Messrs. Walter Manske, Local Manager, Jack Vaughan, District Manager
and Charles Woolridge, Vice President of Texas Power and Light Company
were present to discuss rates, problems and plans of the company. Mr.
Woolridge gave a lengthy report as requested by the City Council and
answered questions posed by members of the Council.
RESOLUTION - FINAL PAYMENT - STREET PROJECT NO. 22
Upon a motion by Councilman Regan, a second by Councilman Oradat, all
voting "ayes", a resolution was passed authorizing full payment of
$7,924.86 on the Webb Chapel Road bridge over Rawhide Creek built by
the County; that this is the City's share of one-half the total amount
of $15,849.73; that the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay the
County of Dallas from funds previously allocated on March 4, 1963 to
this project.
ORDINANCE NO. 397 - AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE - DR. BEN LAWRENCE
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, a second by Councilman Rhodes, all
voting "ayes" an ordinance was passed approving a zone change request
by Dr. Ben Lawrence on property on Valley View Lane. Caption of the
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING
DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND A "C" COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATION UNDER A SPE-
CIAL PERMIT, SAID TRACT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF
LOTS 29, 30 AND 31 IN BLOCK 1 OF THE D. T. MACON SUBDIVISION TO THE
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS; THAT SUCH PROPERTY IS
TO BE USED FOR "C" COMMERCIAL PURPOSES UNDER A SPECIAL PERMIT; THAT
THE PROPERTY SHALL BE IMPROVED ACCORDING TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
SUBMITTED THEREFOR WHICH SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
($200.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 398 - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Upon a motion by Councilman Oradat, seconded by Councilman Rhodes,
all voting "ayes" an ordinance was passed providing $6,680 for the
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salary and car allowance for the Construction Inspector who spends
his time on bond projects. This is to reimburse the General Fund
for this amount which it has paid out for these services: Storm Sewer
$1,000, Street $2,840 and Sanitary Sewer $2,840. Caption of
the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE STORM SEWER, STREET IMPROVE-
MENT AND SANITARY SEWER BOND FUND UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUSES TO THE
GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTOR.
ORDINANCE NO. 399 - SIX MONTHS REVIEW OF BUDGET
City Manager Orman reported that at the end of six months operation
he reviewed the operating budgets both from the income and the expendi-
ture standpoints and where necessary, made adjustments. He said, the
City finances are in good condition and only minor adjustments are
necessary.
After discussion Councilman Oradat moved that the revisions as pre-
sented by the City Manager detailed in the ordinance be approved,
seconded by Councilman Regan, all voting "ayes".
PASSES FOR SWIMMING POOL
The Council stated that it was their intention that the season passes
would be $2.00 per book of 20 passes for ages 13 to 18 and the same
for ages 12 and below. These tickets will not be good on week-ends
and/or holidays. Adult tickets to be 454 and spectators 154.
ALPHA ROAD WATER LINE
The City Manager reported that the bids on the Farmers Branch portion
of this water line will be opened on May 29. Councilman Hamilton
moved, authorize the City Manager to award this contract, seconded by
Councilman Oradat, all voting "ayes".
Mr. Orman then reported that the City of Dallas has awarded the con-
tract on the portion of the water line in Dallas, material will be
moved in on May 22 with construction starting on May 27.
DRAINAGE AT VALLEY VIEW LANE AND HIGHWAY 35E
Mr. Orman presented a letter from Mr. DeBerry stating that the State
Highway Department could not participate in this drainage problem.
The Council instructed the City Manager to see what can be done about
the drainage without installing a storm sewer.
ADJOURNMENT 12:30 a.m.
Dorthanna Williams, City Secretary
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